S.L. 449.61 Art. 1Citation and scope.

(1) The title of these regulations is the Protection of Public

Health (Radioactive Substances in Water intended for Human Consumption) Regulations.

(2) These regulations implement the provisions of Council Directive 2013/51/EURATOM of 22 October 2013 laying down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption.

(3) The purpose of these regulations is to lay down requirements for the protection of the health of the general public with regard to radioactive substances in water intended for human consumption as well as laying down parametric values and frequencies and methods for monitoring radioactive substances.